I wouldn’t be surprised if this isn’t a joke.

Petition Background

For several years, President Obama has stated his intention to close the prison at Guantanamo, but the Republicans have thwarted him at every turn. Unfortunately, the hunger strikers at Guantanamo – many of whom may be well-intentioned – do not understand how America’s political system works. The hunger strike will do nothing to sway the stubborn Republicans who don’t care whether the prisoners live or die. But it is causing President Obama – who frankly probably cares too much — great anguish and tarnishing his awesome presidency. And if the hunger strikers damage Obama and the Democratic Party, they’ll be worse off, as will women and gays.

Via MoveOn.org